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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

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Beaver Track Team Shines in First Meet at Butte

Beaver high school track team competed in a triangular meet at Naranche Memorial Stadium in Butte against Deer Lodge and Butte High B. Ten athletes were entered led by Jim Orr who won the pole vault and scored 12 points, with several teammates placing in events. Beaver totaled 23 1/3 points and eyes a strong state meet in Missoula, with preparations for an invitational in Missoula this Saturday.

Beaver Naranche Memorial Stadium Butte Deer Lodge Ben Tyrand Jim Orr Martin Hamilton Orr Lester Jones Chuck Hendren Dan Dennis Bob Rouse Ed Thompson Dillon Missoula

Man Found Dead After Self-Inflicted Rifle Incident Near Dillon

Fred A. Jackson a Montana Idaho sheepherder was found dead in the cab of his truck last Friday afternoon. He appeared to have died by his own hand with a .25 caliber pistol about two weeks prior. State highway employees saw the truck near the state grave pit a mile north of Dillon and reported to the patrol. Coroner Raymond Schwartz and Sheriff Paul Temple, with Patrolman Robert Wright, investigated and identified Jackson. His sister Mrs. Bertha Stehr of Manhattan Kansas was notified and came to Dillon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Brundage chapel with Rev. Robert N. Johnstone officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Fred A. Jackson Montana Idaho Fred Smith Harry Dingley State Highway Dept Dillon Smith Dingley Robert Wright Jackson Wright Raymond Schwartz Paul Temple Bertha Stehr Manhattan Kansas Brundage Chapel Robert N. Johnstone Glea

Dillon VFW Group Holds Installation

Lloyd Whipple post 4163 VFW met in I.O.O.F. hall for installation of officers and initiation of ten candidates. Elvin Thompson was installed commander and other officers named. Recruits Fontana Grant Reiske Casagrande Lynch McDonald Kruetz Wedum Merow Smith joined. John Markovich named officer of the day. Boy Scout Troop 14 membership reached 38. May 13 Poppy Day announced.

Lloyd Whipple V.F.W I.O.O.F. Hall Don Campbell Elvin Thompson Jensen, Jr. V.c Stewart Burwell Carl Davis Paul Stahl, Jr Dan Henneberry Andres Fontana Murray Grant William Reiske Earl Casagrande Ray Lynch John McDonald Ray Kruletz John Wedum Homer Merow Stanley Smith Jack Chism John Markovich Thompson The Post George McMurrich Buddy Poppyday Sr. V. C. Jensen Lima Jackson and Dillon Bruce Watters

District Music Meet Showcases 470 Students At Helena Event

Nearly 500 students from Helena and surrounding towns took part in the District Music meet led by A H Hartwig at B C H S. The day featured solo and ensemble performances, four massed sections, and adjudicators from MS C in Bozeman. Ratings followed national standards with superior excellent and good levels plus minus categories.

A. H. Hartwig B.C.H.S W.M.C.E Beaver Lodge Ed Sedivy Henry Campbell M.S.C Bozeman National Music Educators Conference Helena Anaconda Dillon Deer Lodge Townsend Anna Jane Caldwell James Chittick Lewis Knox Louis Schreiner Jim Martinell

Court status reported by L H Bennett in Montana district

Judge Lyman H Bennett told the Montana Supreme Court on April 18 that jury trial calendars have been disposed of in Beaverhead and Madison counties and a jury trial term is in session in Jefferson county. He noted progress in the Fifth District and outlined reasons for docket changes while detailing probate matters pending in Madison and Beaverhead counties.

Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City Montana Supreme Court Beaverhead Madison Jefferson County Bennett Fifth District Supreme Court Jefferson

State Educators Invited to Spokane Conference

Montana school administrators are invited by the National Education Association to attend the Pacific Northwest Conference on Administrative Leadership. The Hotel Davenport in Spokane, Washington, hosts April 30 to May 2. Interested parties should write Supt. Angelo Grandrone of Ellensburg, Washington, for information.

Montana National Education Association Davenport Spokane Wash Angelo Grandrone Ellensburg

Bulldogs Sweep Mines In DoubleHeader At Vigilante Field

The Western Bulldogs defeated School of Mines in both games at Vigilante field in Dillon. In the opener Western won 8 7 after a late inning rally with pinch hitters, and in the nightcap the Bulldogs crushed Mines 11 3 as four Mines pitchers were taxed. Batteries were Leimsbeck Estes and Hatton. Connors and Liebold. umpire Vandegrift Meade.

Bulldog School of Mines Dillon Western Davis Mines Orediggers Kusamoto Dick Disney Goble Leimbeck LaRoche Liebold Bulldogs Leimsbeck Estes Hatton Connors Vandegrift Meade

Ike Carpenter to Lead College Prom at W M C E Gym

Ike Carpenter will bring his Hollywood orchestra to W M C E college gym on May 3 for the junior prom. His band, formed in Hollywood, has earned top bookings from Dorsey to Heidt and Laine, with a recent Easter week honor at Balboa Beach and a high attendance record at a Los Angeles theatre.

Ike Carpenter W.M.C.E. College Gym Ike Hollywood Tommy Dorsey Casino Gardens Horace Heidt Trianon Ballroom Pacific Northwest Hoosier Hot Shots Los Angeles Frankie Laine Balboa Beach

More Brush Fires Keep Firemen Busy

A brush fire on an island in the Beaverhead river near the Edna Wheat farm west of Dillon was fought by rural volunteers around 10:00 a.m. last Friday and extinguished. Saturday at 2:00 p.m. another brush fire on South Bozeman street near Herman Peterson’s barn was stopped before damage. A flue fire at the Jack Brown turkey ranch around 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday caused minor damage after volunteers arrived and contained the flames.

Beaverhead Edna Wheat Farm Dillon Bozeman Street Fair Grounds Herman Peterson Jack

Dillon May Join Six Town League

Joe Nolan and Chuck Deputy met with a Drummond town representative about forming a six team baseball league. Garrison Drummond Philipsburg Dillon and Deer Lodge are ready to participate with Elliston or Twin Bridges hoped to join as the sixth. A league will be organized soon and a schedule meeting will be held.

Joe Nolan Chuck Deputy Drummond Garrison Philipsburg Dillon Deer Lodge Elliston Twin Bridges

Health association shares 960.29 from county sale

Beaverhead T B and Health association reports $1 727 23 total from Christmas seal and pencil sales in Beaverhead County. Thirty five percent or 604 53 goes to state TB health efforts while 65 percent or 960 29 stays in the county for local health work. Immunization clinics continue in the county under nurses and doctors with sessions at Lima Dillon Wise River Dewey and Big Hole Basin locations.

Beaverhead County Beaverhead T. B. and Health Association Evelyn Mikkelsen Seal Sale State Tuberculosis and Health Association Dee ‘Patton Beaverhead Mae Talent W. H. Stephan Robert Sell H. A. Stanchfield Geo. L. Routledge Lima Dillon Area Wise River Dewey Big Hole Basin Wisdom School

Jackson Dancers Shine At Montana Butte Square Dance Festival

The Farm Bureau square dancers and the Jackson Square Dance Club from Jackson performed exhibition dances at the first annual festival in Butte. Dr. Lloyd Shaw of Colorado called the dances as Montana groups joined other ensembles in a weekend program sponsored by the Butte chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Farm Bureau Square Dancers Jackson Square Dance Club Jackson Montana Butte Lloyd Shaw Colorado American ‘Cancer Society

Unofficial Vote Tally on High School Levy

Reported unofficial totals show 2 mill levy for 10,000 dollars with 225 in favor and 207 against. A 1 mill levy for 5,000 dollars for a school bus draws 155 in favor and 304 against. Counts cover 27 of 28 districts with tallies still pending final submission.

Four More Schools Earn Superior Rating in Beaverhead

Four district schools in Beaverhead county received Superior rating certificates this week from County Supt. Christine Opp. Riverside District No. 3 with teacher Bernice Sargent. Blacktail District No. 27 with teacher Jewel Carrigan. West Fox District No. 18 with teacher May Sprinkle. and Lima Public School also listed among new ratings.

Beaverhead County Christine Opp Riverside Bernice Sargent Blacktail Jewel Carrigan West Fox May Sprinkle Lima

Rotary Holds 27th Montana District Conference in Butte

Montana Rotarians gathered for the 27th annual District 167 conference at the Finlen hotel in Butte. Dr. Sheldon E. Davis presided, with J. Ed McLaughlin attending from Ball Texas. C. W. Grantley, Terry Rotary charter member, elected governor for District 167 and will start duties in July. Governor Davis reported strong club health and active community welfare work across 27 clubs.

Montana Sheldon E. Davis Dillon Rotary W.M.C.E Rotary International J. Ed McLaughlin Ball Texas Finlen Butte C. W. Grantley Terry Rotary Club Dist. Gov Davis

Children Parade Pets This Saturday in Beaverhead

On Saturday morning April 29 Beaverhead residents will see the annual Children’s Pet Parade sponsored by the Beaverhead chapter of the American Cancer Society. Parade line forms at Bagley school grounds at 11:00 a.m. with judging at the depot lawn and prizes in many categories. Mrs. William Straugh is in charge and invites all to attend.

Beaverhead American Cancer Society Bagley School Idaho Street Bannack Montana Street Depot Lawn William Straugh

Montana Troops Take Part in Air Maneuver Swarmer

Great Falls Tribune reports April 24 on Exercise Swarmer at Ft Bragg AC with 189 Montana soldiers including John W Swetish of Dillon beside Lt General Lauris Norstad and Pfc Marvin E Matteson of Darby. The airborne air stability drill features Dillon Sgt. in scenery and a pictured scene.

Great Falls

Western Sponsors Track Meet Saturday at Vigilante Field

Western Montana College of Education hosts the 1950 Western Invitational Track and Field Meet Saturday at Vigilante field Dillon starting 1 p m. More than 120 athletes from Beaverhead Deer Lodge Harrison Three Forks Boulder Twin Bridges Anaconda Joe Townsend Sheridan and other Dillon-area schools compete in 14 events with finals at 2 p m. Awards include trophies for the team and ribbons for individual first second and third places.

Western Montana College of Education Dillon Beaverhead Deer Lodge Harrison Three Forks Boulder Twin Bridges Anaconda Joe Townsend Sheridan

Beaverhead high juniors stage Lost Horizon drama

Beaverhead county high school junior class presents Lost Horizon in the auditorium on Monday and Tuesday May 1 and 2 with an 8 16 curtain. The three act tale follows travelers who land in Shangri La guided by its elderly ruler. The cast includes Conway George Clemon Helen Sally Stamm Mallinson Dan Hawkins and others, under directors Joseph Ryburn Donald Peterson Floyd Vandegrift with JoAnne Smith assisting and Janet Henneberry and Maisy Wenger handling publicity and props. Carolyn McFadden provides incidental music.

Beaverhead County High School Shrangri-La James Hilton Conway George Clemon Helen Sally Stamm Mallinson Dan Hawkins Barnard Doyle Stocks Miss Brinklow Janet Henneberry Lo Tsen Pat Sanderford Chang Walter Featherly Joseph Ryburn Donald Peterson Floyd Vandegrift JoAnne Smith Rozi Tyro Maisy Wenger Carolyn McFadden

Two Are Sentenced In Court Monday

Co. Atty. W. G. Gilbert Jr filed two informations in District Court Monday Judge Lyman Bennett presiding. Robert Alcorn pled guilty to burglary of the Dell railroad station. sentenced to one year at Deer Lodge penitentiary. Charles Wenzek pled guilty to lead and lascivious conduct. sentenced to one year at Deer Lodge. Tom Duffy arrested in Dillon for indecent exposure. arraigned before Judge Baker. pled guilty and fined $15.

Baker

Federal rap for felon caught here

Ray Lamma a Californian was arrested in Dillon on April 13 and, after earlier conviction on a morals charge, later tried and sentenced in federal court at Butte by District Judge W D Murray. He pled guilty to violating the Mann act and received a two year penitentiary term.

Ray Lamma Dillon Butte W. D. Murray Lamma

Veterans Affairs Officer to Visit Dillon This Thursday

Homer Shepard service officer of the Veterans Welfare Commission will be in Dillon on Thursday April 27 at the Montana State Employment Service offices to offer assistance.

Homer Shepard Veterans Welfare Commission Dillon Montana State Employment Service

Bulldogs Defeat Bobkittens in Bozeman Triangular

Western's track team prepares for a Bozeman triangular meet this Saturday at Vigilante field. MSC freshmen and the Ricks College thinclads join Western with coach Bill Straugh announcing events led by McMahon Aleksich Witwer and Kleinhans Greenfield in sprints jumps throws and distance races. Carroll College and the School of Mines in Butte are invited to compete in the event.

Western Bozeman MSC Ricks College Bill Straugh Kleinhans Greenfield McMahon Aleksich Witwer Anderson Jacobson Rector Donovan Cole Mann Kusamoto Morgan Bennett Harrison

Post Office Announces Dillon Service Overhaul plan

Postmaster Harry Andrus says Dillon will see reduced city delivery to one per day and likely shorter window hours. A postal inspector will visit May 1 to re-route deliveries and assess office hours, with changes made after the survey.

Harry Andrus Dillon

Eighth Grade Drama Presents Jerry's Woodshed Amateur Hour

Mrs Pattons eighth grade room stages Jerry's Woodshed Amateur Hour at Bagley auditorium with two shows May 5 1950 matinee 230 pm and 8 pm. Carl Hartwig George Walker Jean Sanborn lead roles with many students in a community style production. Cleon Anderson and Donna White open act. Hartwig's orchestra provides music.

Carl Hartwig George Walker Jean Sanborn Bill Cottom Louis Richardson Lindy McLaughlin Hal Wight Jeanette Thompson Myrna McCarthy John McCoallum Kay Nelson Cleon Anderson Donna White Hartwig Dillon Eden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Self Kenneth Salmon Girls Glee Club Minnie Myrl Houston Barbara Dickenson Girls Central Sam Davis Carmet Renette Kenison Marjorie May Bernadine Rebich Caroline McFadden Catherine Perrick Central Walter Featherly, Jr Kathryn Cardinale Dian Guile Helend Darlene McCullum Betty Jo Aillen L. H. Bennett State Supreme Court del Bill Holiday HS. Levy Rotarians S. E. Davis Cancer Society Jim Womack Jim Taylor Clancy Johnson Ben Tovand Bobkittens Ricks
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